African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield 

Sheffield has a wide range of ‘African Heritage’ themed cultural events on offer throughout the year. Whether you want to be empowered, educated or entertained, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From fascinating talks, thought-provoking words and images, to music that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping – Sheffield has it all!

Events listed here are collated by the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work in partnership with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.

For more information visit their website here: www.africanheritage.org.uk

 

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The Swamp Dwellers

Written by Wole Soyinka and directed by Utopia Theatres’ Mojisola Kareem (Crown of Blood, Death and The King’s Horseman, Here’s What She Said To Me, All Our Goals), The Swamp Dwellers will run at Utopia Theatre from 29 June to 11 July 2026.

29 Jun 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

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A rare chance to see a live recording of Radio 4's weekly music programme, where Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music, from Beyoncé to Beethoven.

05 Jul 2026 12:00
BBC ident with images of the DJs Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe.

Drumming Workshop

Experience the energy of traditional West African drumming with Mr Culture, performer and drummer in The Swamp Dwellers.

08 Jul 2026 13:30
Orange poster promoting a drumming workshop. Large white text reads “Join Mr Culture for a hands-on drumming workshop.” On the right, a person in patterned blue clothing holds a traditional drum with a shoulder strap. Additional text at the bottom reads “Utopia Theatre Creative Hub, 11 Rockingham Street, S1 4JD.”

Miles' and Ferg's Tribute to Hermeto Pascoal

Inspirational musicians and band-leaders Miles Pillinger and Fergus Quill bring a 7 piece line up to celebrate the 90th birthday of legendary Brazilian musician and composer, and an inspiration to them both, Hermeto Pascoal.

08 Jul 2026
Split-screen performance image showing two musicians on stage. On the left, a bassist in a dark short-sleeved shirt plays a white electric bass guitar against a backdrop of clouds and sky. On the right, a drummer in a red shirt performs at a drum kit under warm stage lighting, with cymbals and spotlights creating a dynamic live music atmosphere.

Shoot the People

Shoot The People is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change.

10 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026
Black-and-white photograph of a man wearing glasses and a dark hoodie, seated beside a waterfront. He holds a camera in both hands and looks thoughtfully across the water. Large rocks line the shoreline in the foreground, while buildings and the distant waterfront appear softly blurred in the background, creating a calm and reflective atmosphere.

501 Not Out

Exploring Brian Lara’s remarkable ascent in 1994, the film celebrates his development in Trinidad and features interviews with iconic names from the world of cricket.

17 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2026
A cricketer in a white long-sleeved shirt celebrates on the field with both arms raised high. Red wristbands are visible on each wrist, and a blurred crowd and players form the background. The close-up image captures a moment of triumph and achievement during a cricket match, with the athlete’s expression conveying pride and determination.

Ubunye

Ubunye bring together two powerful vocalists from South Africa's Kwa Zulu Natal region combined with a dynamic rhythm section; unique and goose-bump inducing music from a brilliant 6 piece band.

22 Jul 2026
Ubunye bring together two powerful vocalists from South Africa's Kwa Zulu Natal region combined with a dynamic rhythm section; unique and goose-bump inducing music from a brilliant 6 piece band.

I Saw the TV Glow

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.

23 Jul 2026 20:00
A still from the film "I Saw The TV Glow": two young people are sat on a sofa in a dimly lit room.

Mr Vegas

Sheffield, UK – Get ready for an electrifying night of reggae and dancehall as global hitmaker Mr Vegas brings his high-energy live show to Network, Sheffield.

25 Jul 2026 23:00 - 3:00
Promo image for the event with a picture of Mr Vegas in his shades.

Sheffield Festival of Reggae

After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.

15 Aug 2026 13:00 - 0:00
Promotional poster for Sheffield Festival of Reggae on 15th August 2026. Features a stylized lion head in yellow, red, and green against a textured background with diagonal stripes in reggae colors. Text highlights: “Sheffield Festival of Reggae,” “All Day Saturday,” “3 Stages,” “Food Vendors,” and “Network Sheffield” at the bottom. Bold yellow date text stands out on the right side.
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